+AIDS/LifeCycle 2017 My 20th Anniversary Ride!
At the age of 32, a friend suggested, “sit in the nude & stare into a mirror.” So, I did. And after staring (for 10 minutes) at my face, arms, stomach, eyes, feet and legs, I realized the mirror reflection did not match up with the words pouring out of my mouth.
So, I put down the cocaine; stopped hanging out at “The Endup”; quit drowning in vanity; and became a positive addition to humanity by participating in California AIDS Ride #2 in support of the efforts of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The 545 mile bike experience changed my life while assisting in relieving the suffering of others.
Presently, 22 years later, I am very “proud” of my personal life changes. From a cocaine addict to a road cyclist to a yoga teacher to a marathon runner. It all began with that first 545 mile, 7 day bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
One step at a time .. . . . And one hell of a journey . . . .
Therefore, in June 2017, for my 20th Year, I will continue to assist in relieving the suffering of others by participating in that same event now titled AIDS/LifeCycle.
AIDS/LifeCycle is a fully supported, 7-day bike event from San Francisco to Los Angeles. It?s a life-changing bike ride [not a race] through some of California?s most beautiful countryside.
AIDS/LifeCycle is co-produced by the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center & the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and is designed to advance their shared interest to end the AIDS pandemic.
Each year, I must raise a $3000.00 minimum to participate.
Can you help?
Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
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Tony Eason
On 01 January 1994, I realized that there was more to life than: guzzling an expensive bottle of Robert Mondavi Chardonnay, being the belle of the ball, speaking of what others need to work on, and/or sitting daily on the same coach (in self pity). So, I bought a 10 year old Bianchi Road Bike. And I began a 6-month intense cycling training for a cycling event called the California AIDS Ride #2.
In May of 1994, I left San Francisco with $3.00 in my pocket, no idea of how I was going to return, a questionable bike, the fear of failure, and began to cycle (along with 1500 other cyclist) toward West Hollywood. Seven days, 575 miles later, I arrived in West Hollywood. At which point, I realized it is possible to step outside of your normal routine. I realized it is possible to empower yourself while assisting others. I realized that I wasn’t alone in my ideas of creating a better world. And I realized that miracles could occur (after all, I made it back home with $3.00 in my pocket) .
ALC5 Blogs
- AIDS/LifeCycle 5 Web Coverage
Daily stories, photos and podcasts - Cyclist Dusty Klass' ALC5 Blog
Dusty is a student at UC Santa Barbara. - Cyclist Gary Cotti's ALC5 Blog
Gary works in reality TV and lives in LA. - Cyclist Jon Garrison's ALC5 Blog
Jon is an HIV positive 2nd year ALC veteran. - Cyclist Tony Eason's ALC5 Blog
Tony is a yoga instructor in SF. - Roadie Midori's ALC5 Blog
Midori is a writer and educator on intimacy in SF.
The AIDS/LifeCycle Podcast
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